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I remember reading at the beginning of the 21st century that many of the jobs that were common in the year 2000 would mostly disappear within two decades replaced by whole new industries and job types. I scoffed at the idea. How could so many jobs that had been around […]
Dear editor: I am responding to the March 23 editorial by Jim Cumming about the lack of diversity and working-age representation on council. I appreciate Mr. Cumming’s insights on this topic, but I respectfully believe that he – like others – has missed the mark. Calls for increasing diversity on […]
Dear editor, We are never too old to learn. Has that ever hit home in the last few years for me. The term ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ was alien to me until I heard Mr. Robert Horton speak at the Metis Hall a couple years ago. It was so totally new […]
Ziggy was moving kind of slow the other morning as he limped up to the Debating Table at the Bakery in Rainy River. “Haven’t got that new hip scheduled yet?” I inquired as we all held out our cups for a refill. Ziggy obliged and the put on another pot […]
Devlin Little League is back for 2022! They hope to have four Divisions: 4-6, 7-9, 10-11 and 12 and up. The fee is $30 and includes a T-shirt and two games per week. Space is limited, so sign up soon! There is a registration form on the Devlin little league […]
OK Spring, we are impatiently waiting on you. We had those few days of a test run and we all enjoyed you, so please come back. I know I have been reminded it is better for the snow to leave us slowly, but I do not think it is necessary […]
Devlin Correspondent
I recently had the honour of interviewing a number of Ukrainian families in the District. They shared with me some of their favourite traditions, which they still practice, from Ukraine. Ukrainian Christmas is a heartfelt holiday, with Christmas Eve being on January 6th. A twelve course meatless meal is served. […]
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, Lawrence Rae Macklem, born in 1952 in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Marjorie and Milford Rae, died peacefully at his home on Blue Lake. His last day was a good one, he puttered about the house and the yard working on projects… digging a hole in […]
The family of Arnold Elton Irvine, announce his passing on March 24, 2022, at the age of 82. He was born on April 11, 1939, at the family residence in Mather Township North of Emo, near Finland. He was the youngest son of Roy and Alva (Moulton) Irvine who lived […]
It is with heavy hearts that we have been parted from our dad, Sidney Alfred Ward on March 26, 2022, after his having lived a life full of joy and laughter. We were grateful to have been able to celebrate his 87th birthday only a few weeks back. Mom, (Joan) […]
Wewizhigo’inini – Muskrat Clan It is with profound heartache that the family of Scott Smith announces his passing on Saturday March 19, 2022, in Mitaanjigamiing First Nation. Scott was born on October 22, 1991, in Fort Frances, Ont., to Derek and Patty Smith. He grew up in Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, […]
